If your clients have just a couple of days to spare, why not recommend an unforgettable holiday in the Northwestern region of Bulgaria which is home to the towns of Montana and Chiprovtsi and the villages of Chuprene and Ruzhintsi.
Why Bulgaria? Well here you can enjoy the peace and quiet of pristine natural surroundings while resting, relaxing and soaking up the authentic lifestyle and culture of the local villages.
Here you can satisfy your urge to explore by discovering the multitude of cultural and historical sites offered by the region.
And now it is so much easier to plan an adventure in the region with a range of programmes designed for travellers seeking different types of holidays.
These programmes have been created in conjunction with the communities and businesses of the region, and more information on tourist sites and trails can be found on the Weekend in the Northwest website.
What can your clients expect in this most unexpected destination?
They will be welcomed with amazing views of the Fore-Balkan and Stara Planina mountain ranges, and will also have the opportunity to see the region’s well-preserved heritage.
The ancient Montana fortress has become even more attractive for tourists after its complete reconstruction and The Lapidarium, also known as ‘the stone book”, is another impressive monument.
In the Regional History Museum in Montana, you can see a replica of the Medieval treasures found in these lands, valuable icons and many other unique exhibits. And The Chiprovski, Lopushanski and the ruins of the Gushovski Monasteries, which are historic-cultural monuments of national value and evidence of the unyielding Bulgarian spirit, are also located in the region.
If you go for a walk in Northwestern Bulgaria you can see the unique heritage of the region which dates back to the Bulgarian Renaissance. The carpets of Chiprovtsi and the Torlak folklore are emblematic of the area and the mastery and skill of their makers is bound to impress.
What really distinguishes Northwestern Bulgaria from other regions of the country is the vast potential for rural tourism. Visitors can easily take part in the everyday activities of the hosts: from taking care of animals and planting flowers, fruits and vegetables to cooking traditional Bulgarian food and making cheese and yellow cheese from natural animal products.
The region also has plenty for the keen fisherman with the quick and clean waters of the Ogosta, Tsibritsa and Lom rivers.
So if your customers are looking for an incredible place to spend their weekend, remember to recommend a weekend in Northwestern Bulgaria.
